When do you need to hire a licensed contractor in Oregon?

Oregon requires anyone who receives compensation for construction activity (including alterations to real estate) to be licensed by the Oregon Construction Contractors Board.

How important is contractor licensing in Oregon?

The Oregon Board maintains high standards for contractor licensing. Although they do not require contractors (other than plumbers, electricians and other specialty trades) to have construction training, contractors are required to pass a Board exam prior to receiving their license.

Your liability risk when hiring a licensed contractor in Oregon

Licensed contractors in Oregon are required to carry general liability insurance. The exact amount is determined by the type of work they do.

Financial recourse when hiring a contractor in Oregon

Licensed contractors in Oregon are required to carry a surety bond (ranging from $10k up to $75k based on their trade), which provides you with financial recourse in case they perform defective work or violate license regulations.

How is the BuildZoom score calculated?

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You should get several bids before hiring a contractor

In Oregon, it is generally recommended to collect at least three written bids before hiring a contractor. Do not automatically accept the lowest bid - an abnormally low bid may indicate the contractor made a mistake and is not including the same work quoted by their competitors. We've made the bid collection process extremely simple (and free). Just click here to get started.

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FSB

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Five Star Builders Inc

BZ SCORE: 115

16.0 New constructions

15.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Building permit. 6933 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, 97203). Change of occupancy (b to a2) seismic upgrade new dining addition of 400 sf to front of restaurant for additional dining area reconfigure existing restroom and addition new restroom new landscaped area with 2 new catchbasins and 1 new accessible parking spacecatchbasins and 1 new accessible parking spacecatchbasins and... (more)

GMP

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Green Mountain Plumbing

BZ SCORE: 113

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23.0 Home additions

64.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Washington county 1 & 2 family alteration epermit. 30310 NW Nowakowski Rd, Buxton, OR, 97109). Replace hot water heater install macerating toilet/new tub and new lav

FSP

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Five Star Plumbers Inc

BZ SCORE: 113

55.0 New constructions

157.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Duplex. 3210 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97239). Value added revision to move main interior stairs north 20 and addition new stairs to basement under these stairs. convert basement to living addition 2 bathrooms. eliminate 1st floor closet to become access door to the new basement stairs. addition new windows and window wells on the east and west walls of basement. revise... (more)

AEP

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American Energy Propane Inc

BZ SCORE: 111

11.0 New constructions

47.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Building - mechanical residential. 29950 SE Folsom Rd, Eagle Creek, OR, 97022). Installing two 1000 gallon tanks including lines into green houses. need lines inspected

GCC

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Gallant Construction Corporation

BZ SCORE: 110

6.0 Home additions

7.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Building permit. 3320 SW Dickinson St, Portland, OR, 97219). Addition to existing split level single family residence; lower level addition to square off sw corner of house to include new bedroom addition to rear to addition 2 additional bedrooms reconfigure space to relocate laundry room from garage to bathroom area;upper level remodel and expand kitchen with addition new... (more)

RJH

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Ricky Joe Hughes

BZ SCORE: 108

12.0 Home additions

30.0 Plumbing projects

Notable project: (Residential plumbing. 2134 Wembley Park Rd, Lake Oswego, OR, 97034). Shop conversion to living area (studio bedroom & bath)

KpL

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Ko plumbing LLC

BZ SCORE: 108

202.0 New constructions

258.0 Plumbing projects

WPI

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Womack Plumbing Inc

BZ SCORE: 101

Notable project: (Residential plumbing. 5180 Alpine Dr, Mount Hood Parkdale, OR, 97041). 2 1/2 bathroom new single family dwelling - ivr number = 921100001946 ~ ivr phone = 1-888-299-2821

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Tanner Shook

BZ SCORE: 90

ISS

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Insight Sanitary Services LLC

BZ SCORE: 90

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Ko plumbing

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9.0 New constructions

12.0 Plumbing projects

*No active license on file. If you are Ko plumbing, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

VAR

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Vincent Allen Reichow

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21.0 Total projects

*No active license on file. If you are Vincent Allen Reichow, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

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JCB

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Jacob C Becker

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*No active license on file. If you are Jacob C Becker, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

JCP

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John Craig Plumbing LLC

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29.0 Total projects

Notable project: (Building - electrical. 30205 SE Kelso Rd, Boring, OR, 97009). Solar - ground mount - non prescriptive - 400 kw

*No active license on file. If you are John Craig Plumbing LLC, click “This is My Business” to update your information.

Recent Work in Banks

97106

Residential

Re-piping

I need an estimate for a 1961 house repipe. Pipes are a mix of galvanized and copper. Need the service line replaced also. Two bathrooms, kitchen, laundry room, three hose spigots. If you are interested in this project, please reach out. Thank you!

97106

Residential

Boiler Replacement

I'm replacing my oil boiler with a propane boiler and need a propane tank and line from the tank to my house. I want a quote. If interested, please contact me. Thanks!

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